Zoo Ethics: The Challenges of Compassionate Conservation
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (668 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1501714422 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A regular contributor to National Geographic, he is the author of The Photo Ark.. About the AuthorJenny Gray is the Chief Executive Officer of Zoos Victoria and will assume the role of President of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums in 2017.Joel Sartore is a photographer, speaker, author, teacher, and conservationist
Jenny Gray is the Chief Executive Officer of Zoos Victoria and will assume the role of President of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums in 2017.Joel Sartore is a photographer, speaker, author, teacher, and conservationist. A regular contributor to National Geographic, he is the author of The Photo Ark.
Zoo Ethics examines the workings of modern zoos and considers the core ethical challenges faced by people who choose to hold and display animals in zoos, aquariums, or sanctuaries. Gray highlights contemporary events, including the killing of the gorilla Harambe at the Cincinnati Zoo in May 2016, the widely publicized culling of a young giraffe in the Copenhagen Zoo in 2014, and the investigation of the Tiger Temple in western Thailand.Gray describes the positive welfare and health outcomes of many animals held in zoos, the increased attention and protection for their species in the wild, and the enjoyment and education of the people who visit zoos. Jenny Gray asserts the value of animal life and assesses the impacts of modern zoos, including the costs to animals in te